How do I turn off the keyboard backlight on my Chromebook?
Keyboard backlights are a popular feature on many Chromebooks in order to improve keyboard visibility in dimly lit environments. Most Chromebooks that feature a keyboard backlight allow you to adjust the brightness of the backlight.
How to adjust the keyboard backlight nrightness with the keyboard shortcut
- Towards the top of the keyboard, locate the two Brightness adjustment keys☀️
- While holding down the Alt key, tap either Brightness key to adjust the keyboard backlight.
How to adjust the keyboard backlight brightness in the Settings application
- Select the Clock in the lower right corner.
- Select the gear icon to open the Settings ⚙️ application.
- On the left side of the Settings window, select Device.
- On the right side, select Keyboard and Inputs.
- Locate Keyboard backlight brightness and move the slider left or right to adjust the brightness.
Note: The keyboard backlight typically resets or turns back on whenever your Chromebook restarts.